1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Standards
- 1. Establish a minimum octane rating requirement of 87 for gasoline, which includes gasoline blends, sold, distributed, offered for sale or offered for distribution at retail gas stations.
2. Establish a minimum motor octane number requirement of 82 for gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
3. Establish a temporary lower minimum vapor pressure requirement for E85 Fuel Ethanol classes permitted for sale in Florida to reflect an anticipated lowering of this requirement by ASTM International.
4. Amend language to reduce the maximum amount of water permissible in storage tanks containing ethanol and biodiesel fuels and their respective blended products from two inches to one quarter inch.
5. Clarify the disposition of gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oils and alternative fuels.
6. Remove the prohibition for penalty from the discovery of water and/or suspended matter in referenced motor fuels and to transfer references for penalty prohibitions for specified violations to the penalty matrix section.
7. Amend penalties for vapor pressure violations over 11.0 psi, from June 1 through September 15 of each calendar year. Violations above the applicable standard, but less than and including 11.0 psi will still be subject to Stop Sale Order, but without penalty.
8. Reference and list all forms used in the stopping of sale of substandard fuel; disposition of all listed fuel types; the removal of improperly labeled devices from service; the removal of inaccurate measuring devices from service; the removal from service of devices without inspection stickers; the removal from service of devices not maintained properly (in violation of NIST Handbook 44); and the removal of improperly functioning measuring devices from service.
9. Provide instructions to terminal suppliers, wholesalers, and importers filling out the required DACS Form #03202 titled “Gasoline and Oil Inspection Affidavit and Inspection Fee Report.”
10. Further clarify ethanol dispenser labeling requirements.
11. Amend language to add labeling language for M85 Fuel Methanol products to more clearly and conspicuously notify consumers that methanol blended products are not necessarily compatible with all flex fuel vehicles.
12. Provide instructions to persons and service agencies wishing to register with the Department as an authorized meter mechanic able to repair and/or adjust the accuracy of petroleum fuel measuring devices.
13. Adopt the current version of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44.
14. Specify the time period in which the Department must be notified after the installation of a petroleum fuel measuring device.
15. Amend language to specify the Department may also suspend or revoke any registration issued under Chapter 525, F.S., in lieu of or in addition to issuing a penalty as prescribed by this section.
16. Reconstruct the penalty matrix.
17. Update ASTM International standards for gas, diesel fuels, fuel oils and biodiesel. Also, incorporate new ASTM International standards for biodiesel blends (with diesel fuel) for concentrations from 6% to 20%.
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Administration Commission
- Departmental
- Proposal to adopt a new rule for the Islamorada, Village of Islands Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Section 380.0552(4), Florida Statutes, requirements for annual reporting to the Administration Commission describing the progress of the Village of Islamorada in accomplishing the remaining tasks under the Work Program as set forth in Rule 28-20.110, F.A.C., and to determine whether substantial progress has been achieved for removal of the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern designation.
- Proposal to adopt a new rule for the City of Marathon Comprehensive Plan to identify the purpose and effect, incorporate the Section 380.0552(4), Florida Statute, requirements for annual reporting to the Administration Commission describing the progress of the City of Marathon in accomplishing the remaining tasks under the Work Program as set forth in Rule 28-20.110, F.A.C., and to determine whether substantial progress has been achieved for removal of the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern designation.
- Proposal to adopt a new rule for the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Section 380.0552(4), Florida Statutes, requirements for annual reporting to the Administration Commission describing the progress of Monroe County in accomplishing the remaining tasks under the Work Program as set forth in Rule 28-20.110, F.A.C., and to determine whether substantial progress has been achieved for removal of the Florida Keys Area of Critical State Concern designation.
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Rule 40D-40.302, F.A.C., is amended to state that, with respect to the related Individual Environmental Resource Permit application submitted with an application for a general incidental site activities permit, the Individual Environmental Resource Permit may be issued by District staff or the Governing Board. The purpose and effect of this amendment is to make the rule consistent with amendments concurrently proposed for Chapters 40D-1 and 40D-4, F.A.C., authorizing some Individual Environmental Resource Permits to be issued by District staff as well as the Governing Board.
- The purpose of this rulemaking is to delegate to District staff authorization to take agency action to approve certain Individual Environmental Resource and Water Use Permits and to revise the process for agency action to deny incomplete permit applications. Related rulemaking is also proposed for Chapters 40D-2, 40D-4 and 40D-40, F.A.C. The effect of this rulemaking will be to enable designated staff to take agency action on certain applications for Individual Water Use and Environmental Resource Permits unless the applicant, District Executive Director or a Governing Board member requests that the permit application be referred to the Governing Board for agency action. Amendments will also delegate to designated District staff authorization to issue notices of intent to deny permit applications that will become final agency action unless the applicant, District Executive Director or a Governing Board member requests that agency action be taken by the Governing Board.
- The purpose of this rulemaking is to delegate to District staff authorization to undertake agency action on certain applications for Individual Environmental Resource Permits. Related amendments are also proposed to Chapter 40D-1, F.A.C., concerning permitting processes, Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., concerning the permitting process for Individual Water Use Permits and Chapter 40D-40, F.A.C., concerning incidental site activities permits applied for in conjunction with Individual Environmental Resource Permits. The effect of this rulemaking will be to enable designated staff to take agency action to approve certain Individual Environmental Resource Permits unless the applicant, District Executive Director or a Governing Board member requests that the permit application be referred to the Governing Board for agency action. Amendments also incorporate a revised Environmental Resource Permit Information Manual Part B, Basis of Review which is being updated to reflect the changes proposed in this rulemaking.
- The purpose of this rulemaking is to delegate to District staff authorization to take agency action on certain applications for Individual Water Use Permits. Related amendments are also proposed to Chapter 40D-1, F.A.C., concerning permitting processes and Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C., concerning permitting of Individual Environmental Resource Permits. The effect of this rulemaking will be to enable designated staff to take agency action to approve certain Individual Water Use Permit applications unless the applicant, District Executive Director or a Governing Board member requests that the permit application be referred to the Governing Board for agency action. Amendments also incorporate a revised Water Use Permit Information Manual Part B, “Basis of Review” which is being updated to reflect the changes being proposed in this rulemaking.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of the Lottery
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Cosmetology
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Department of Children and Families
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Water Policy
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Health
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Health
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Pilotage Rate Review Committee
- Department of Health
- Division of Disease Control
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Corrections
- State Board of Administration
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Rule 59G-4.002, F.A.C., incorporates by reference the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Schedule, July 2008. The reimbursement schedule contains the procedure codes and maximum fees that are effective July 2008 for the following provider types whose fees are based on a resource-based relative value scale: advanced registered nurse practitioner, birth center, chiropractic, dental, hearing, independent laboratory, licensed midwife, optometric, outpatient hospital laboratory, physician, physician assistant, podiatry, portable x-ray, registered nurse first assistant, and visual. The effect will be to incorporate by reference in rule the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Schedule, July 2008.
- Due of Comment: 2/27/2009
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of the Lottery
- Department of Revenue
- Departmental
- The Clerk of the Court Revenue Remittance System was developed for Florida clerks of the court to remit taxes, fees, fines, reimbursements, court costs, or other court-related funds collected to the Department for distribution. This system was developed jointly by the Department and the Florida Association of Court Clerks to implement Section 213.13, F.S. Rule Chapter 12-28, F.A.C., currently provides for the electronic remittance of the funds and for the electronic transmission of return/remittance detail for the funds. The purpose of this rulemaking is to remove these obsolete rules and forms that were previously used for the remittance of funds collected under Section 938.01, F.S., by the clerks of the court to the Department for distribution.
- Due of Comment: 2/27/2009
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12-18, F.A.C. (Compensation for Tax Information), is to: (1) clarify the taxes, surtaxes, surcharges, and fees for which the Department is authorized to pay compensation for information on tax violations; and (2) adopt revisions to the application for compensation that are necessary to assure that only those informants authorized to receive compensation for information on tax violations are paid the authorized amount of compensation.
- Due of Comment: 2/27/2009
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Department of Revenue
- Departmental
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Part I (Electronic Funds Transfer and Return Submission) of Rule Chapter 12-24, F.A.C. (Payment of Taxes and Submission of Returns by Electronic Means; Taxpayer Recordkeeping and Retention Requirements), is to: (1) incorporate the provisions of Sections 14 and 30, Chapter 2007-106, L.O.F., which lower the annual threshold from $30,000 or more annually in tax to $20,000 or more annually in tax (for communications services tax, $50,000 to $20,000); (2) incorporate the provisions of Sections 30-32, Chapter 2007-106, L.O.F., which require those corporations that are required to file their federal income tax returns electronically to file their Florida corporate income tax returns with the Department electronically; and (3) update the list of taxes, surtaxes, surcharges, and fees for which the Department is requiring electronic tax payments and returns.
- Due of Comment: 2/27/2009
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Geologists
- Department of Revenue
- Departmental
- Sales and Use Tax
- The purpose of the proposed repeal of Rule 12A-1.029, F.A.C. (Labels and Other Printed Matter Sold to Manufacturers) and Rule 12A-1.075, F.A.C. (Deposits), the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.036, F.A.C. (Furniture and Storage Warehousemen), and the proposed substantial rewording of Rule 12A-1.040, F.A.C. (Containers and Other Packaging Materials; Gift Wrapping), is to: (1) consolidate and simplify provisions for packaging materials excluded from tax, as provided in Section 212.02(14)(c), F.S., and other materials that accompany a product for sale; (2) provide for the taxability of charges by, and materials used by, warehousemen for moving, storing, packing, and shipping tangible personal property belonging to other persons; and (3) provide for the taxability of charges for gift wrapping and the taxability of materials used in gift wrapping.
Section 212.02(14)(c), F.A.C., currently provides that one-time use items that accompany a product for the convenience of the customer are not subject to tax. Items accompanying food products when sold to a customer, such as aluminum foil covering a baked potato, steak markers used to indicate how a steak is cooked, toothpicks that secure a sandwich, and leftover bags provided to customers are not subject to tax. However, Rule 12A-1.040, F.A.C., currently provides that these items are subject to tax. This rulemaking is necessary to provide that these items are packaging materials that are not subject to tax.
In addition, Rule 12A-1.040, F.A.C., currently provides that “pallets for one-time use that are a part of packaging tangible personal property for shipment and sale are exempt.” This rulemaking is necessary to provide the criteria used to determine when pallets and other returnable packaging containers are not subject to tax.
- Due of Comment: 2/27/2009
- Department of Education
- Department of Revenue
- Sales and Use Tax
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to these sections of Rule Chapter 12A-15, F.A.C. (Discretionary Sales Surtax), is to: (1) update information in Rule 12A-15.002, F.A.C., on how to obtain copies of tax rate tables and information from the Department; (2) correct in Rule 12A-15.012, F.A.C. (Alcoholic and Malt Beverages), the divisor rate to be used to compute the amount of sales tax, plus discretionary sales surtax, due for sales of alcoholic beverages in counties that impose surtax at a total rate of 1 1/4 percent; and (3) provide effective tax rates and divisors used to compute the amount of sales tax, plus discretionary sales surtax, due in counties that may impose total surtax rates of 1 3/4 or 2 percent on sales of food and other items at concession stands in Rule 12A-15.010, F.A.C. (The Sale of Food, Drink, and Tangible Personal Property at Concession Stands), on charges for the use of amusement machines and sales of food, beverages, or other items through vending machines in Rule 12A-15.011, F.A.C. (Coin-Operated Amusement and Vending Machines, and Other Devices), and on sales of alcoholic beverages in Rule 12A-15.012, F.A.C. (Alcoholic and Malt Beverages).
- Due of Comment: 2/27/2009
- Department of Education
- Department of Revenue
- Department of Education
- Department of Revenue
- Miscellaneous Tax
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.020, F.A.C. (Definitions), is to update definitions for the terms “fuel,” “fuel grade ethanol,” and “gasohol” for purposes of determining when a product blended with gasoline is a “fuel” subject to Florida’s fuel taxes. Standards established by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms distinguish products containing alcohol fit for human consumption from those that are not fit for human consumption and are used as a fuel. Products containing 100% alcohol can be consumed by humans as an alcoholic beverage. These products are subject to federal and state beverages taxes. Products that are blended with at least 1% gasoline, such as “denatured ethanol,” are not fit for human consumption and are not subject to the beverage taxes. The proposed amendments clarify that “fuel grade ethanol,” defined as ethanol with no less than 1% gasoline, is a fuel subject to Florida’s fuel taxes.
The proposed amendments include ethanol-blended fuel containing not less than 9% ethanol as “gasohol,” a product subject to Florida’s fuel taxes. The Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act (Sections 101-107, Chapter 2008-227, L.O.F., creating Sections 526.203-526.207, F.S.) requires terminal suppliers, importers, blenders, and wholesalers to report to the Department of Revenue the number of gallons of “blended gasoline” (mixture of gasoline and 9-10% fuel ethanol) and “unblended gasoline” (gasoline containing no fuel ethanol) sold. The total number of gallons sold in Florida is reported to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services monthly. The proposed definitions for “fuel grade ethanol” and “gasohol” are consistent with the definitions for “blended gasoline” and “unblended gasoline.”
The purpose of the proposed creation of Rule 12B-5.121, F.A.C. (Temporary Licenses Issued Under a Declared Emergency), and 12B-5.401, F.A.C. (Temporary Pollutants Importer License Issued Under a Declared Emergency), is to implement the authority granted to the Department in Sections 15-17, Chapter 2007-106, L.O.F., to authorize the granting of temporary fuel and pollutants licenses when the Governor of Florida or the President of the United States has declared a state of emergency or major disaster in Florida or in any other state. This law temporarily expands the number of dealers authorized to provide fuel in Florida or to export fuel to other states in their time of need. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt the application to obtain a temporary Florida fuel license.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.130, F.A.C. (Refunds), is to implement the provisions of Sections 1-2, Chapter 2007-31, L.O.F. Effective July 1, 2007, any person who uses motor fuel in vehicles or equipment for commercial aviation purposes may apply for a refund of the local option fuel tax, the State Comprehensive Enhanced Transportation System Tax (SCETS tax), and the fuel sales tax, imposed under paragraphs 206.41(1)(e), (f), and (g), F.S.
- Due of Comment: 2/27/2009
- State Board of Administration
- Florida Prepaid College Board
- Department of Education
- State Board of Administration
- Florida Prepaid College Board
- Department of Revenue
- Miscellaneous Tax
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12B-5, F.A.C. (Tax on Motor Fuels, Diesel Fuels, Alternative Fuels, Aviation Fuels, and Pollutants), is to: (1) impose the electronic reporting and filing requirements authorized in Section 206.485, F.S., on fuel dealers who hold licenses as importers, petroleum carriers, terminal suppliers, wholesalers, terminal operators, exporters, and blenders; (2) change the method by which terminal suppliers and terminal operators are required to electronically submit their returns and information reports to the Department; (3) clarify the due dates for tax returns and information reports submitted electronically, for tax returns submitted with payments electronically, and for paper returns filed with the Department; and (4) adopt changes to fuel tax and pollutant tax returns and information reports that simplify and clarify instructions, designate each form as a 2009 form, and include the 2009 fuel tax rates.
When effective, the proposed amendments will require importers, carriers, terminal suppliers, terminal operators, exporters, and blenders to enroll in the Department’s e-Services Program to make payments and submit their tax returns or information reports electronically when obtaining a Florida fuel license. Terminal suppliers and terminal operators will be required to submit their returns by electronic data interchange, as provided in the Florida Department of Revenue Motor Fuels Technical Implementation Guide – ANSI ASC X12 V.4030. Other fuel licensees may select from the methods available to submit their tax returns electronically. The ability for the Department to grant waivers on a case-by-case basis from electronic filing requirements is preserved to ensure that fuel licensees who are unable to comply with these requirements are not impacted.
- Due of Comment: 2/27/2009
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Revenue
- Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Health
- Department of Education
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- Department of Transportation
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
- Variance from subsection 69B-231.090(6), F.A.C., from Timothy Michael Crowley. That rule implements Sections 626.621(6), 624.307(1), 626.611, 626.621, 626.681, and 626.691, Florida Statutes. Mr. Crowley is requesting that the Department of Financial Services grant a variance from the rule and place him on probation for 12 months, require his supervision by a licensed insurance agent during that time, and impose a reasonable fine for violation of Section 626.621(6), Florida Statutes, in lieu of suspending his license for 12 months. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Suite 612, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0333, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- The Department received a Petition for a Routine Variance request for subsections 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Three Sisters Food Service located in Ft. Myers. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as specifically provided in this rule, public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 3 and Chapter 6 of the 2001 FDA Food Code. Specifically, Petitioner requests to dispense bulk potentially hazardous foods other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
This variance request was approved contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid, the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors and protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code, and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; food may only be dispensed from the unit, not assemble; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service.
The Petitioner shall strictly adhere to the operating procedures submitted and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation and shall be adhered to as approved by the Division. Any violation of the variance or operating procedures is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- SFWMD Order No. 2009-017-DAO-ROW was issued to AT&T of Florida (Application No. 08-0519-1). The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on June 30, 2008. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 29, on July 18, 2008. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver of the District’s criteria to allow an existing buried conduit, parallel run, with an existing above-ground cabinet (Digital Loop Electronics Cross-Box) located 20' from the top of the canal bank beside an existing, previously-authorized above-ground cabinet to remain within the north right of way of the C-11 Canal, located just west of S.W. 57th Terrace; Section 26, Township 48 South, Range 41 East, Broward County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from subsections 40E-6.011(4) and (6), F.A.C., and the Basis of Review for Use or Occupancy of the Works or Lands of the District, incorporated by reference in subsection 40E-6.091(1), F.A.C., which governs the placement of permanent and/or semi-permanent above-ground facilities within 40 feet of the top of the canal bank within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the facilities will not significantly interfere with the District's current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation, and routine maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent AT&T Florida from suffering a substantial hardship.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- The Department received a Routine Variance from subsections 61C-4.010(7) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code for Moe’s Southwest Grill located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated… Specifically, the proposed establishment requests to use bathrooms located on a different floor than the restaurant for both customers and employees.
This variance was approved contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the public bathrooms located on the first level are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, employee hand washing signage, are available during all hours of operation and are located no more than 170 feet from the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. Petitioner will be licensed for 62 seats, if the circumstances governing access to the public bathrooms change, this variance approval will be revisited. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- The department received a Routine Variance from paragraphs 61C-1.004(2)(a) and 61C-4.010(7)(f), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), for Anastasia Inn located in St. Augustine. The above referenced F.A.C. states that each public lodging and food service establishment shall be provided with adequate and conveniently located bathroom facilities for its employees and guests…. Specifically, the petitioner is requesting to not install a public bathroom for use by guests in the food service area within a public lodging establishment, but for guests to use their bathrooms inside of their rooms.
This variance was approved contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the bathrooms located in each guest room are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap and hand drying towels. The Petitioner shall ensure guests are informed that public bathrooms are unavailable by installing signage within and outside the food service area clearly stating that no public bathrooms are available. Petitioner will be take-out only with no seats. If violations are documented that guests are unlawfully allowed to use the inaccessible employee bathroom or if the establishment undergoes expansion or other remodeling, this variance approval will be revisited. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Certificate of Need
- The Final Order is Denying Emergency Petition for Variance from or Waiver of paragraph 59C-1.018(3)(c), F.A.C., Termination of Certificate of Need.
The Order concerned the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on December 24, 2008, by Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged, Inc. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published on p. 206 of Vol. 35, No. 2, of the January 16, 2009, F.A.W. Petitioner requested a variance from or waiver of paragraph 59C-1.018(3)(c), F.A.C. This rule is related to the 60 day extension of the validity period of a certificate of need (CON) in the event the holder of the CON files written request at least 15 calendar days prior to the termination date and upon submission of a transfer application by the proposed transferee. The petition sought a variance from or waiver of the 15 day prior notice requirement of this rule.
The Agency notified the applicant that the CON had terminated in correspondence dated January 5, 2009, and issued a Final Order on the Emergency Petition on January 23, 2009. The basis for the Agency’s denial of the petition is the failure of the petitioner to establish that the requirements for a variance or waiver under Section 120.542(2), F.S., had been met.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- The department received a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Outdoor Bar located in Port. Charlotte. The above referenced F.A.C. states… the physical facilities at public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 6, Food Code…Studs, joists, and rafters may not be exposed in areas subject to moisture. Specifically, the Petitioner requests to operate with exposed studs, joists or rafters in an outside tiki bar.
This variance was approved contingent upon the Petitioner having exposed studs, joists or rafters in the new outdoor bar ceiling only. The studs, joists and rafters shall be smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and maintained in good repair. Food preparation is limited to scooping ice only for beverage service and packaged food items; there will be no other food preparation activities including warewashing, etc. Only single-service items may be utilized for customers. If the surface of the studs, joists or rafters or the surface between these structures become weathered and/or cracked rendering them uncleanable, the variance will be rescinded and a properly finished ceiling will be required. Any violation of the variance is equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- The department received a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Treasure Stars Inc. DBA China #1 located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food service establishment maintaining a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated… Specifically, Petitioner requests to install a total of 12 seats and use an adjacent establishment’s bathroom facilities for the public.
This variance was approved contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the bathrooms located within Metrowest Nails & Spa are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. Petitioner will install twelve (12) seats and submit a completed Seating Change Evaluation form (DBPR Form HR 5021-103) to the division prior to the increase in seating on the license. If the ownership of Metrowest Nails & Spa changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathrooms is required immediately. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- Department of Community Affairs
- Florida Communities Trust
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- The department received a Petition for a Routine Variance for subsections 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Dennis’s Catering located in St. Petersburg. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as specifically provided in this rule, public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 3 and Chapter 6 of the 2001 FDA Food Code. Specifically, Petitioner requests to dispense bulk potentially hazardous foods other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
This variance request was approved contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid, the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors and protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code, and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; the grill depicted on the drawing of the unit is to be disabled; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service.
The Petitioner shall strictly adhere to the operating procedures submitted and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation and shall be adhered to as approved by the Division. Any violation of the variance or operating procedures is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- The department received a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Partytime Playhouse located in St. Cloud. The above referenced F.A.C. states… the physical facilities at public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 6, Food Code…Studs, joists, and rafters may not be exposed in areas subject to moisture. Specifically, the Petitioner requests to operate with exposed studs, joists or rafters in an indoor bar that has recently been added to an existing establishment.
This variance was approved contingent upon the Petitioner having a limited menu in the inside snack bar area where there are exposed studs, joists or rafters. The studs, joists and rafters shall be smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and maintained in good repair. Food preparation is limited to hot holding of precooked food items and cold holding of prepackaged food items; there will be no other food in this area. Only single-service items may be utilized for customers. If the surface of the studs, joists or rafters or the covering between these structures become weathered and/or cracked rendering them uncleanable, the variance will be rescinded and a properly finished ceiling will be required. Any violation of the variance is equivalent of a violation of the rule and may result in a rescission of the variance and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- The department received an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Portofino located in Port Charlotte. The above referenced F.A.C. states…the physical facilities at public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 6, Food Code…Studs, joists, and rafters may not be exposed in areas subject to moisture. Specifically, the Petitioner requests to operate with exposed studs, joists or rafters in an indoor bar that has recently been added to an existing establishment.
This variance was approved contingent upon the Petitioner having exposed studs, joists or rafters in the new inside bar ceiling only. The studs, joists and rafters shall be smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and maintained in good repair. Food preparation is limited to drink preparation only including the scooping of ice; there will be no other food service activities including slicing of fruit, shucking, peeling, warewashing, etc. If the surface of the studs, joists or rafters or the surface between these structures become weathered and/or cracked rendering them uncleanable, the variance will be rescinded and a properly finished ceiling will be required. Any violation of the variance is equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- a Routine Variance for paragraph 61C-4.0161(1)(c) and subsection 61C-4.0161(5), Florida Administrative Code, from Raphael Catering located in Jacksonville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses mobile food dispensing vehicles operating from an approved commissary that meets all applicable requirements of the rule; and the mobile food dispensing vehicles temporarily connecting to an approved utility system for a time period not exceeding one day’s operation. Specifically, Petitioner requests to connect their self-sufficient mobile unit to an approved water system, electrical system and use waste water tanks for a time period of 18 to 24 months at a time.
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- Variance from Chapter 64E-13, Florida Administrative Code, from Charlotte Academy, located at 365 Orlando Blvd., Port Charlotte, Florida. This rule prescribes the minimum requirements and standards of sanitation and safety for schools located with the state regardless of the nature of the school, its ownership or organization. Comments on this petition should be filed with: Sam Power, Agency Clerk, Department of Health, Office of General Counsel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN #A02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1703, within 14 days of this notice.
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- This order granted variance under Section 120.542, F.S., to Wendell M. Winstead, 2719 N. W. 70 Way, Bell, FL 32619, for a Works of the District boardwalk (ERP07-0445). The petition for variance was received by the SRWMD on December 10, 2007. Notice of the receipt of petition requesting variance was published in F.A.W., Vol. 34, No. 36, on September 5, 2008. No public comment has been received. This order provides a variance of SRWMD’s criteria for paragraph 40B-4.3030(12)(b), F.A.C., to the width of boardwalk requirement within Township 8 South, Range 14 East, Section 20, Gilchrist County. SRWMD granted the petition because the petitioners have demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that a substantial hardship would be created if petitioners were required to comply with this rule.
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance.
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Georgia Apartments, LLC.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: November 25, 2008.
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: paragraph 67-48.0075(7)(a), Florida Administrative Code.
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION: Florida Administrative Weekly, December 12, 2008, Vol. 34, No. 50.
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER: January 23, 2009.
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION: The purpose of the underlying statute is to make loans to Eligible Housing Providers and Eligible Home Buyers for the construction of affordable housing. The waiver will further this purpose.
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance.
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Villa Patricia Phase III, LLC.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: December 19, 2008
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: subsection 67ER06-34(4).
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION: Florida Administrative Weekly, December 31, 2008, Vol. 34, No. 52.
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER: January 23, 2009.
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION: The purpose of the underlying statute is to make loans to Eligible Housing Providers and Eligible Home Buyers for the construction of affordable housing. The waiver will further this purpose.
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance.
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: SP ONE, LTD.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: December 12, 2008.
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: paragraph 67-48.0075(7)(a), Florida Administrative Code.
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION: Florida Administrative Weekly, December 26, 2008, Vol. 34, No. 52.
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER: January 23, 2009.
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION: The purpose of the underlying statute is to make loans to Eligible Housing Providers and Eligible Home Buyers for the construction of affordable housing. The waiver will further this purpose.
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Closing the File.
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Ability Mayfair II, LLC.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: December 19, 2008
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: paragraphs 67-48.009(5)(e) and 67-48.023(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code.
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION: Florida Administrative Weekly, December 19, 2008, Vol. 34, No. 52.
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION CLOSED THE FILE: January 23, 2009.
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION: The Petitioner withdrew the Petition for Waiver.
- Department of Health
- Board of Dentistry
- The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice that it has received a petition, filed on January 9, 2009, by Edwin R. Bayo, Esq. on behalf of Amarfis Garcia, D.D.S. seeking a waiver or variance of subsection 64B5-2.0146(2), F.A.C., with respect to the requirement that each applicant for a Florida dental license successfully completes supplemental remedial education to the level of a graduating senior.
Comments on this petition should be filed with: Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice that it has received a petition, filed on January 20, 2009, by Edwin R. Bayo, Esq. on behalf of Leandra Dopazo Antonio Jose, D.D.S. seeking a waiver or variance of subsection 64B5-2.0146(2), F.A.C., with respect to the requirement that each applicant for a Florida dental license successfully completes supplemental remedial education to the level of a graduating senior.
Comments on this petition should be filed with: Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice that it has received a petition, filed on January 13, 2009, by Ana Maria Arango, D.M.D., seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B5-2.0146, F.A.C., with respect to the following licensure requirement: that each applicant for a Florida dental license successfully completes supplemental remedial education to the level of a graduating senior.
Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Division of Environmental Health
- waiver from subparagraph 64E-13.004(6)(a)1., Florida Administrative Code, from First Baptist Church Jacksonville, located at 124 West Ashley Street, Jacksonville, Florida. This rule requires schools to have toilet and handwashing facilities for preschool grades through grade three located within or adjoining their classrooms. Comments on this petition should be filed with: Sam Power, Agency Clerk, Department of Health, Office of General Counsel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN #A02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1703, within 14 days of this notice.
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
- Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority
- Budget revision, general matters.; Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 8:00 a.m.; Conference Room, Technology Business Incubator, 3701 FAU Blvd., Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL 33431
- Conference Room, Technology Business Incubator, 3701 FAU Blvd., Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL 33431
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Long-Term Ombudsman Council Business.; February 18, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Council Business.; February 19, 2009, 12:30 p.m.; Haven Hospice, 4200 N. W. 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
- Haven Hospice, 4200 N. W. 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Business.; February 10, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; Elder Source, 4160 Woodcock Drive, Bldg. 2800, 2nd Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Elder Source, 4160 Woodcock Drive, Bldg. 2800, 2nd Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- To discuss and implement provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act. Additionally, the Southwest Florida Regional Hazmat Teams Meeting will be held at the same location beginning at 1:00 p.m.; Thursday, February 26, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
- The regular monthly meeting of the SWFRPC Board.; Thursday, February 19, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding recreation issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend and participate in this meeting.; February 17, 2009, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; SFWMD, 3301 Gun Club Road, Building B-1, Auditorium, West Palm Beach, FL
- SFWMD, 3301 Gun Club Road, Building B-1, Auditorium, West Palm Beach, FL
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
- Official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land use, and such other business as may come before the board. A schedule for future meetings will be determined.; Thursday, February 19, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; Shady Lane Oaks, 15777 Bolesta Rd., Clearwater, FL
- Shady Lane Oaks, 15777 Bolesta Rd., Clearwater, FL
- Regional Planning Councils
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the Executive/Budget Committee.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Wren Krahl at (727)570-5151, ext. 22. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).; Monday, March 9, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; Monday, March 9, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33716
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33716
- To conduct the regular business of the TBRPC Legislative Committee.; Monday, March 9, 2009, 11:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; Thursday, March 12, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee.; Monday, March 23, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Regular bi-monthly meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee and/or its subcommittees, to discuss the provision of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Program. Additionally, items pertaining to the State Emergency Response Commission and its subcommittee for training may be discussed.; February 25, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; City of Lakeland EOC, 3rd Floor, 219 N. Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
- City of Lakeland EOC, 3rd Floor, 219 N. Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Department of Health
- Athletic Trainers
- Division of Health Access and Tobacco
- This is a meeting of an Advisory Council required by Section 381.84, Florida Statutes. The council meets four times per year to provide advice to the Department of Health relating to the Comprehensive Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Program. The meeting will provide updates for the council about the program’s progress, as well as additional information about the media, tobacco cessation, and community program contracts which are underway. There will be additional discussion in the Advisory Council Subcommittee breakout sessions during this meeting.; March 2, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Florida Commission on Offender Review
- Department of Management Services
- Personnel Management System
- To receive comments from the public on Rule 60L-32.007, F.A.C., Selected Exempt Service Extraordinary Payment Plan, noticed in the November 14th issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly, regarding the Selected Exempt Service Extraordinary Payment Plans. The proposed rule sets forth the requirements and procedures for such plans and payments.; February 13, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
- Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- DOCKET NO. 080249-WS – Application for increase in water and wastewater rates in Pasco County by Labrador Utilities, Inc.
The purpose of this customer meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the utility provides, the proposed rate increase, and to ask questions and comment on other issues. One or more of the Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may attend and participate in this meeting. All persons who wish to comment are urged to be present at the beginning of the meeting, since the meeting may be adjourned early if no customers are present.
EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF CUSTOMER MEETING: If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting will also be provided on the Commission's website: http://www.psc.state.fl.us/ under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at (850)413-6199.; Thursday, March 5, 2009, 5:00 p.m.; Forest Lake Estates Community Clubhouse, 6429 Forest Lake Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33540
- Forest Lake Estates Community Clubhouse, 6429 Forest Lake Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33540
- Department of Health
- Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
- PCP with Reconsiderations and General Business Meeting.; March 19, 2009, 3:00 p.m. (Reconsiderations); March 20, 2009, 9:00 a.m. (General Business); Embassy Suites, 1100 S. E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Embassy Suites, 1100 S. E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This is a Scenic Highway Advisory Committee meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to review and provide a recommendation on the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor Scenic Highway Designation Application.; Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; The Lafayette Room, Second Floor, Haydon Burns Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- The Lafayette Room, Second Floor, Haydon Burns Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Education
- Departmental
- To conduct a meeting/workshop of the Florida Rehabilitation Council.
Notices of meetings and hearings must advise that a record is required to appeal. Each board, commission, agency of this state or of any political subdivision; thereof shall include in the notice any meeting or hearing, if notice of the meeting or hearing is required of such board, commission, or agency, conspicuously on such notice, they advise that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Section 286.0105, F.S.); February 16-18, 2009, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
RE-ADVERTISEMENT; Tampa, Florida, TBA
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- To conduct general business of the Board, Council and Committees.; Wednesday – Friday, February 4-6, 2009; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., Council on Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) meets; Wednesday, Practice Committee Meeting immediately following CNA Council Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Advanced Practice Committee Meeting immediately following Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Legislative Committee Meeting immediately following; Advanced Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Special Education Committee Meeting immediately following Legislative Committee Meeting adjournment; Thursday, 8:30 a.m.; Credentials Committee; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Education Committee; Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Full Board meeting; Friday, 8:30 a.m., Full Board meeting; Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)487-1691
- Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)487-1691
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
- Committee Reports and such other business as the Authority may deem appropriate.; Monday, February 16, 2009, 12:30 p.m.; Room 219 West, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
- Room 219 West, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- To conduct general business of the Board, Council and Committees.; Wednesday – Friday, April 1-3, 2009; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., Council on Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) meets; Wednesday Practice Committee Meeting immediately following CNA Council Meeting adjournment; Wednesday Advanced Practice Committee Meeting immediately following Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Legislative Committee Meeting immediately following Advanced Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Special Education Committee Meeting immediately following Legislative Committee Meeting adjournment; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Credentials Committee; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Education Committee; Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Full Board meeting; Friday, 8:30 a.m., Full Board meeting.; Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport, 1870 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004, (954)920-3300
- Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport, 1870 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004, (954)920-3300
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
- Minutes of the Meeting of January 13, 2009, committee reports, and such other business as the Authority may deem appropriate.; Thursday, February 19, 2009, 2:00 p.m.; Room 219 West, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
- Room 219 West, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- To conduct general business of the Board, Council and Committees.; Wednesday – Friday, June 3-5, 2009; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., Council on Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) meets; Wednesday, Practice Committee Meeting immediately following CNA Council Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Advanced Practice Committee Meeting immediately following Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Legislative Committee Meeting immediately following Advanced Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Special Education Committee Meeting immediately following Legislative Committee Meeting adjournment; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Credentials Committee; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Education Committee; Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Full Board meeting; Friday, 8:30 a.m., Full Board meeting.; Crowne Plaza Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, (813)623-6363
- Crowne Plaza Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, (813)623-6363
- To conduct general business of the Board, Council and Committees.; Wednesday – Friday, August 5-7, 2009; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., Council on Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) meets; Wednesday, Practice Committee Meeting immediately following CNA Council Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Advanced Practice Committee Meeting immediately following Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Legislative Committee Meeting immediately following Advanced Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Special Education Committee Meeting immediately following Legislative Committee Meeting adjournment; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Credentials Committee; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Education Committee; Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Full Board meeting; Friday, 8:30 a.m., Full Board meeting.; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904)588-1234
- Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904)588-1234
- To conduct general business of the Board, Council and Committees.; Wednesday – Friday, October 7-9, 2009; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Council on Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) meets; Wednesday, Practice Committee Meeting immediately following; CNA Council Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Advanced Practice Committee Meeting immediately following Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Legislative Committee Meeting immediately following Advanced Practice Committee Meeting adjournment; Wednesday, Special Education Committee Meeting immediately following Legislative Committee Meeting adjournment; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Credentials Committee; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., Education Committee; Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Full Board meeting; Friday, 8:30 a.m., Full Board meeting; Radission Worldgate Resort, 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747, (407)396-1400
- Radission Worldgate Resort, 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747, (407)396-1400
- Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
- Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; Saturday, February 21, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, St. Augustine, Florida
- Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, St. Augustine, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
- Minutes of the January 13, 2009 meeting and such other business as the Committee may deem appropriate.; Thursday, February 19, 2009, 12:30 p.m.; Room 100, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
- Room 100, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
- Region XII Training Council
- The Agenda will include but is not limited to: F.D.L.E./C.J.S.T.C. updates; Palm Beach Community College/Criminal Justice Institute Assessment Center update; Region XII Budget approval and any other business.; March 5, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Clayton Hutchinson Agricultural Center, Exhibit Hall “B”, 559 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL
- Clayton Hutchinson Agricultural Center, Exhibit Hall “B”, 559 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Technical Advisory Panel Meeting.; Friday, February 27, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EST); Agency for Health Care Administration, Fort Knox Office Complex, 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Dial In Number: 1(877)328-1769, Conference ID: 82599689
- Agency for Health Care Administration, Fort Knox Office Complex, 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Dial In Number: 1(877)328-1769, Conference ID: 82599689
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) identify exhibits; (5) establish an order of witnesses; and (6) consider such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT PREHEARING CONFERENCE: Docket No. 080318-Gu-Petition For Rate Increase By Peoples Gas System. The purpose of the meeting is to: (1) Simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) identify exhibits; (5) establish an order of witnesses; and (6) consider such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.
Emergency Cancellation of Customer Meeting: If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting will also be provided on the Commission’s website: http://www.psc.state.fl.us/ under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at (850)413-6199.
Any person requiring some accommodation at this meeting because of a physical impairment is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting: Office of Commission Clerk, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-085, (850)413-6770. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Agency using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).; Monday, February 23, 2009, 1:30 p.m.
TITLE: Docket Number: 080318-GU
PREHEARING CONFERENCE; Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Second rule development workshop to amend Rules 40E-2.091, 40E-20.091, 40E-10.011, 40E-10.021, 40E-10.031, 40E-10.041, and new Rule 40E-10.051, F.A.C., to establish a water reservation for the portions of the Kissimmee River (upstream of S-65E), Floodplain and Upper Chain of Lakes, in volumes, locations and seasons of the year as is necessary for the protection of fish and wildlife. Preliminary rule text has not been prepared and will not be available at the workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the technical evaluation which identifies the water needed for the protection of fish and wildlife.; February 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; Osceola County Commission Chambers, Administration Building, 1 Courthouse Square, Fourth Floor, Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Osceola County Commission Chambers, Administration Building, 1 Courthouse Square, Fourth Floor, Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- To discuss the LEPC’s ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY08-09.; Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)985-4416
- South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)985-4416
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
- Florida Network of Youth and Family Services
- Department of Health
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Center for Advising and Academic Support
- The meeting of the Florida Center for Advising (FCAAS) Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC) will be held to dicuss the ongoing development and administration of the FACTS.org project.; February 16, 2009, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Conference Call-In Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 3398442, 325 West Gaines Street, Conference Room 1721/25, Tallahassee, FL
- Conference Call-In Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 3398442, 325 West Gaines Street, Conference Room 1721/25, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Health
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Special meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC) if needed.; February 24, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Special meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC); South Florida Water Management District, Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- South Florida Water Management District, Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Comprehensive Health Information System Advisory Council
- Board Meeting.; February 20, 2009, 1:00 p.m.; Wagner, Vaughn, McLaughlin & Brennan, 601 Bayshore Blvd., Ste. 910, Tampa, FL 33606
- Wagner, Vaughn, McLaughlin & Brennan, 601 Bayshore Blvd., Ste. 910, Tampa, FL 33606
- Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
- Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; Friday, February 20, 2009, 4:00 p.m.; Global Wealth Management, 100 Whetstone Place, Ste. 203, St. Augustine, Florida
- Global Wealth Management, 100 Whetstone Place, Ste. 203, St. Augustine, Florida
- Departmental
- Articulation issues regarding secondary and postsecondary education.; Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Room 1721/25, Turlington Building, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Room 1721/25, Turlington Building, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- The proposed rule amendments would: (1) increase the fee for all noticed general environmental resource permits to $250; (2) create a $100 fee for District verification that an activity is exempt from regulation; (3) create a $100 fee for an informal wetland boundary determination; (4) increase each application fee authorized under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., based on a Consumer Price Index, (5) establish the Consumer Price Index used for calculating those fees increases; and (6) clarify that the application fee for proprietary authorization to use State-owned lands under Chapters 253 and 258, F.S., are provided in Chapters 18-21, F.A.C. Also, the proposed rule would clarify the availability of informal wetland determinations under Section 12.5.6 of the Applicant’s Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface Waters, which is adopted and incorporated by reference in paragraph 40C-4.091(1)(a), F.A.C.; Rule 40C-1.603, F.A.C. Permit Fees.; Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; St. Johns River Water Management District, Altamonte Springs Service Center, 975 Keller Rd., Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714
- St. Johns River Water Management District, Altamonte Springs Service Center, 975 Keller Rd., Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Disability Rights Florida
- Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc., Florida’s Protection and Advocacy Programs Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting.; Friday, February 27, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Hilton Garden Inn-Tallahassee Central, Seminole Room, 1330 S. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)893-8300
- Hilton Garden Inn-Tallahassee Central, Seminole Room, 1330 S. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)893-8300
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Presentation of the calibration data sets to be used for version 7 of the South Florida Water Management Model.; February 18, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Workshop on Calibration Data for the SFWMM; SFWMD, Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- SFWMD, Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
- Issues relevant to the Seed Regulatory Program.; February 24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, Doyle Conner Building, 1911 Southwest 34 Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608, (352)372-3505
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, Doyle Conner Building, 1911 Southwest 34 Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608, (352)372-3505
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Number 209451-3, otherwise known as SR 111 (Tallulah Avenue) from the east end of Moncrief Creek Bridge to SR 5 (Main Street), Jacksonville, Florida. The proposed improvements will be to resurface Tallulah Avenue. The Department is recommending as part of the resurfacing project to re-stripe the roadway to a three-lane section, replacing the four 10 foot wide travel lanes. The proposed roadway will consist of a 10 foot wide two-way center turn lane and a 12 foot wide travel lane in each direction with a 3 foot wide paved shoulder on either side. This will allow vehicles to safely move into a center turn lane without blocking the remaining travel lanes and place traveling vehicles further away from residences. Five foot sidewalks will also be added from 68th Street to Main Street (north side) and from Lorain Street to Pearl Street (south side). This hearing is being held to present the construction plans, discuss the Department’s recommendations and receive public input. Right of way will not be required for the proposed improvements. This project is being developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.; March 5, 2009, 6:30 p.m.; Bradham Brooks Northwest Library, 1755 Edgewood Avenue, W., Jacksonville, Florida
- Bradham Brooks Northwest Library, 1755 Edgewood Avenue, W., Jacksonville, Florida
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- All interested parties are invited to participate in a planning workshop for use in configuration of the River of Grass Restoration Plan. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend and participate in this meeting.; February 19, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Palm Beach Community College, Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Dr., Belle Glade, FL
- Palm Beach Community College, Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Dr., Belle Glade, FL
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy
- Agenda: Call meeting to order, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of minutes of 12/02/08 meeting. Academy Report from Sarasota Technical Institute, Academy Report from Southwest Florida Public Service Academy, Filling of vacancies on Region-10 Board, Older Business, New Business, Schedule of next meeting, Adjournment.; SWFPSA, 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Region X Council announces a meeting to which all interested persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: February 17, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; SWFPSA, 3800 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers FL 33916
- SWFPSA, 3800 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers FL 33916
- Visit Florida
- The Visit Florida, Board of Directors will meet to discuss committee reports, on-going and developing issues and other matters. The Florida Commission will ratify actions of the Board of Directors and discuss other matters as necessary.; Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 8:00 a.m. – until adjournment; Visit Florida, Corporate Offices, 2540 West Executive Center Circle, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Visit Florida, Corporate Offices, 2540 West Executive Center Circle, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- The Commission will convene via teleconference to address research contracts. To access the meeting, dial: 1(888)808-6959 and when prompted enter conference code 4992373#.; Friday, January 30, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33801
- Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33801
- Department of Health
- Departmental
- Continued discussion of issues relating to correctional health care in the Florida Department of Corrections.; February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 5391969; 4030 Esplanade Way, Building 4030, Room 258, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 5391969; 4030 Esplanade Way, Building 4030, Room 258, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- The meeting will focus on the development of measureable outcomes related to each of the agreed upon Key Strategic Initiatives (KSIs).; Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 1:30 p.m.; Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center, 4505 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875
- Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center, 4505 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This public meeting will be held to discuss future modifications of Interstate 4 from the Orange/Seminole County Line to north of Central Parkway in Seminole County. The project includes reconfiguration of the interchange at I-4 and SR 436. The meeting will be held in an “open house” format with brief presentations at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation will be available to answer questions and discuss the project with the public. Modifications include:
● I-4 widening.
● Improved I-4 and SR 436 interchange.
● Closing of the SR 436 median opening at Wymore Road and Douglas Avenue.
● Removal of the traffic signal at SR 436, Wymore Road and Douglas Avenue.
● A pedestrian bridge over I-4 at SR 436.
● Stormwater drainage improvements.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Derek Hudson, I-4 Public Information Office at (407)571-6766 or toll free at 1(888)454-4884. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired should contact the I-4 Public Information Office using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).; February 12, 2009, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 230 West SR 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
- Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 230 West SR 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
- Department of Management Services
- Departmental
- To discuss issues related to the E911 Board and E911 Grant Program.; April 21, 2009, Grant Committee, 2:00 p.m. – until conclusion of business; April 22-23, 2009, E011 Board Meeting, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business; Hilton Garden Inn, 1330 S. Blairstone Road, Tallahassee, FL
- Hilton Garden Inn, 1330 S. Blairstone Road, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of State
- Division of Cultural Affairs
- This meeting of the Art Selection Committee for Art in State Buildings Projects numbers: DOR 2600/2102, DOR 2600/2101, and DOR 2600/2103 will determine potential artwork sites and themes.; February 18, 2009, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Third Floor, Conference Room, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee FL 32399-0100, (850)921-8065
- Third Floor, Conference Room, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee FL 32399-0100, (850)921-8065
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Marketing and Development
- To discuss general Council business and funding for 2009.; Monday, February 16, 2009, 2:30 p.m.; Florida Farm Bureau Suwannee, 407 Dowling Avenue, S. E., Live Oak, Florida 32064, (386)362-1274
- Florida Farm Bureau Suwannee, 407 Dowling Avenue, S. E., Live Oak, Florida 32064, (386)362-1274
- To conduct a hearing concerning the amendment of the Tobacco Production Research Marketing Order. The Department has received application of 10 percent of the affected producers via the Tobacco Production Research Advisory Council who state they have reason to believe that an increase in the rate of assessment under the marketing order will tend to effectuate the declared policy of Sections 573.101-573.124, Florida Statutes. All testimony shall be received under oath and a full and complete record of the proceedings shall be made and filed by the Department in its office. All interested persons shall have a period of not less than 7 days following the public hearing for filing written briefs with the Department concerning this action.; Monday, February 16, 2009, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Florida Farm Bureau Suwannee, 407 Dowling Avenue, S. E., Live Oak, Florida 32064, (386)362-1274
- Florida Farm Bureau Suwannee, 407 Dowling Avenue, S. E., Live Oak, Florida 32064, (386)362-1274
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Recommendations for drugs to be included on the Preferred Drug List are made at this meeting.
Members of the public who wish to testify at this meeting must contact: Mark Gibson at gibsonm@ahca.myflorida.com. The number of speakers will be limited and will be accommodated in order of notification to Mr. Gibson. Because of unforeseen events that may cause changes, interested parties are encouraged to watch the website at: http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/Medicaid/Prescribed_Drug. Procedures for speakers to follow are also available on the website.; Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607
- Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Workforce Florida
- General Board meeting, Council meetings discussing workforce issues.; February 17, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Partners Council, TBD; February 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Council Meetings; February 18, 2009, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Reception, Historic Capitol; February 19, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Board of Directors meeting; DoubleTree Hotel, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL
- DoubleTree Hotel, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Community Affairs
- Departmental
- During the upcoming meeting, the members will continue to discuss the Commission’s statutory role, including how to address the impacts of population growth during the next 25-50 years.
In addition, topics for this meeting will include health care, and sustainable building and community design.; February 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – completion; February 10, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – completion; Sitig Hall, Citizens Center, Kleman Plaza, 300 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Sitig Hall, Citizens Center, Kleman Plaza, 300 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Local Government Finance Commission
- The meeting of the Commission will be for the purposes of reviewing the statewide pooled commercial paper loan program for Florida governmental entities. The Commission is an unincorporated, nonprofit association whose members are comprised of Brevard County, Florida, Charlotte County, Florida, Collier County, Florida, Lee County, Florida, Osceola County, Florida and Sarasota County, Florida.; Friday, February 20, 2009, 10:30 a.m.; 2502 Rocky Point Drive, Suite 1060, Tampa, Florida
- 2502 Rocky Point Drive, Suite 1060, Tampa, Florida
- Department of Health
- Departmental
- This is a conference call for the Governor’s Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Task Force will discuss the scope and prioritization of issues to be addressed as listed in Executive Order 08-36.; February 10, 18, 26, 2009; March 3, 10, 12, 17, 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. or conclusion; Toll-Free Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1792178
- Toll-Free Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1792178
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- To review land management and land acquisition activities in the Southern Region.; Thursday, February 19, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor, County Commission Chambers Room, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
- Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor, County Commission Chambers Room, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Energy and Climate Commission
- The Governor’s Energy Office staff will update members of the Florida Energy and Climate Commission on the federal stimulus package as it relates to energy and climate change as well as the recommended work plan. Staff will conduct the conference call from the Toni Jennings Room, 110 Senate Office Building, where members of the public are invited to attend.; Friday, February 13, 2009, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Toni Jennings Room, 110 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Toni Jennings Room, 110 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
- Technical Review Committee Meeting (TRC): The TRC will review information prepared by the Authority's consultants regarding wellfield design and configuration in north Sumter and south Citrus counties.; Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, Conference Room, 1241 S. W. 10 Street, Ocala, Florida 34474
- Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, Conference Room, 1241 S. W. 10 Street, Ocala, Florida 34474
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Sunshine State One Call of Florida
- The purpose of this Legislative Committee Meeting is to review and discuss potential amendments to the “Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act,” Chapter 556, Florida Statutes.; February 19, 2009, 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Legislative Ad Hoc Committee Meeting; Caribe Royale Hotel, Curacao Room 7 & 8, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
- Caribe Royale Hotel, Curacao Room 7 & 8, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- To receive public comments on draft total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for Munson Slough and Lake Munson in the St. Marks River basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.300, F.A.C. The TMDLs to be presented at the public workshop are for Munson Slough above Lake Munson WBID 807D (BOD5 and nutrients), Lake Munson WBID 807C (BOD5, turbidity, and nutrients), and Munson Slough below Lake Munson WBID 807 (BOD5 and un-ionized ammonia). The draft TMDL documents for Munson Slough and Lake Munson will be placed on the Department’s TMDL website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl) by February 13, 2009, and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via e-mail distribution. The Department will accept written comments on the draft TMDLs through March 23, 2009.
Written comments should be directed to: Jan Mandrup-Poulsen, Environmental Administrator, Watershed Evaluation and TMDL Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, or via email at: jan.mandrup-poulsen@dep.state.fl.us. This rule development has been given OGC case number 09-0155.; Monday, March 2, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; Bob Martinez Building, Room #609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida
- Bob Martinez Building, Room #609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Division of Statewide Community Based Services
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Sunshine State One Call of Florida
- Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
- Departmental
- To hear comments from the public concerning the Transportation Disadvantaged Program.; Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 5:30 p.m. – until completion; Embassy Suites Jacksonville, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555. Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 34767
- Embassy Suites Jacksonville, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555. Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 34767
- To discuss regular Commission business.; Thursday, February 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – until completion; Embassy Suites Jacksonville, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555. Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 34767
- Embassy Suites Jacksonville, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555. Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 34767
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The Lower St. Johns River Tributaries (LSJRT) Fecal Coliform Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) Technical meetings were formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the LSJRT TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of the TMDLs. Topics for this meeting include discussion of the Lower St. Johns River Tributaries Fecal Coliform Basin Management Action Plan.; Thursday, February 12, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Jacksonville City Hall, St. James Building, Exam Room 3, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Jacksonville City Hall, St. James Building, Exam Room 3, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Departmental
- Florida Commission on the Status of Women Foundation, Inc.
NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call (850)414-3300.; February 10, 2009, 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please Call: (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Bylaws Committee.
DATE AND TIME: February 11, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please Call: (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Annual Report Committee.
DATE AND TIME: February 11, 2009, 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please Call: (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Legislative Committee.
DATE AND TIME: February 18, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please Call: (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Women's Hall of Fame Committee.
DATE AND TIME: February 19, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please Call: (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Executive Committee.
DATE AND TIME: February 25, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please Call: (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Outreach Task Force.
DATE AND TIME: March 26, 2009, 11:00 a.m.; Please Call: (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation
- Please Call: (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation
- Department of Education
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
- To consider settlement of litigation against National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg, PA.; Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m.; Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Inc., 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
- Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Inc., 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- General, committee and disciplinary meeting of the Construction Industry Licensing Board.; Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, February 12, 2009, 8:30 a.m.; Friday, February 13, 2009, 8:30 a.m.; Embassy Suites Hotel – USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
- Embassy Suites Hotel – USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
- Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
- Topics of discussion will include comprehensive planning, school concurrency, and school funding. Please note that more than one member of the school boards of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties as well as elected officials from local governments in those counties may be in attendance. The workshop is free and open to the public.; February 13, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Stuart Learning Center, 1050 E. 10 Street, Stuart, FL 34994
- Stuart Learning Center, 1050 E. 10 Street, Stuart, FL 34994
- Department of Health
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- To review proposed Rule 69O-125.005, F.A.C., and to discuss specific objections to the language in the draft rule and receive suggestions for changes to the draft rule.; Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- To take public testimony regarding the use of credit scoring, credit history and credit models by insurers in the underwriting and setting of rates charged to consumers. The Office of Insurance Regulation is also seeking testimony and information regarding the adverse impacts credit scoring has on individuals based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, gender, income, national origin, or place of residence, as well as testimony regarding proposed rules which regulate the manner in which credit scoring models are approved by the Office.; February 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – conclusion; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
- Departmental
- To review and discuss the applicants for the Executive Director position and to discuss regular committee business.; Thursday, February 19, 2009, 3:00 p.m. – until completion
Executive-Personnel Committee; Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)410-5700
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER: (888)808-6959, CONFERENCE CODE: 34767.
- Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)410-5700
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER: (888)808-6959, CONFERENCE CODE: 34767.
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- This will be an organizational meeting for Florida Health Choices.; February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Board Meeting; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
- Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Department of Health
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Community Planning
- Stephanie D. Alexander, Esquire, on behalf of the Renaissance Charter School, on December 11, 2008. This is an amendment to a petition received on July 30, 2008.; The Petitioner seeks determination whether charter public schools qualify as a “public school” within Section 163.3180(13), Florida Statutes, for purposes of establishing school concurrency; whether charter public schools are included in the Public School Facilities Element adopted into the local government’s comprehensive plan under Section 163.3180(13)(a), Florida Statutes; and if Level of Service Standards established under Section 163.3180(13)(b), Florida Statutes, apply equally to all public schools. It has been assigned the number DCA08-DEC-218.
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- Debra Shelby, ARNP; The Board of Nursing hereby gives notice that it has issued an Order on the Petition for Declaratory Statement, which was filed on January 16, 2009, on behalf of Debra Shelby, ARNP. The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 34, No. 46, of the November 14, 2008 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly. Specifically, the Petitioner requested that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement determining a scope of practice issue. The Board of Nursing considered the Petition at its meeting held on December 5, 2008, in Kissimmee, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on January 12, 2009, dismissed the petition, finding that the petition sought the interpretation of the practice of licensees other than Petitioner.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Tankinetics, Inc.; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 34, No. 39, of the September 26, 2008, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on October 10, 2008. The petition requested the Board’s interpretation of Sections 489.103(6), 489.105, 489.115(1) and 489.133(5)(a), Florida Statutes, and whether the Petitioner is generally exempt from construction industry licensing requirements pursuant to Section 489.103(6), Florida Statutes, for its manufacture, assembly, and erection of prefabricated, fiberglass, above-ground storage tanks for industrial application, and/or that Petitioner is not acting as a “contractor” as defined by Section 489.105(3), Florida Statutes, and/or that the assembly and installation of the pre-fabricated tanks do not require any license in any category under Section 489.105(3)(a)-(q) or 489.133(5)(a), Florida Statutes.
The Board’s Order, filed on December 4, 2008, answers the Petition for Declaratory Statement. The activities described are exempt from Chapter 489, Part 1, Florida Statutes, pursuant to Section 489.103(6), Florida Statutes. A contractor’s license is not required for the delivery of construction equipment and materials when the items are fabricated off-site and delivered to the site, including the related placement and assembly of the items at the site as explained above, provided such assembly does not fall within the scope of services of any licensed contractor, as described in Chapter 489, Part 1, Florida Statutes.
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Regional Planning Councils
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Department of Education
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
- Department of Education
- Expressway Authorities
- Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Polk County Workforce Development Board
- Department of Education
- University of Florida
- School Districts
- University of Central Florida
- University of Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Regional Planning Councils
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- Board of Medicine
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Health
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Financial Services
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Housing and Community Development